The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Bill Barrow. Barrow joined the Navy in April of 1944. And, beginning in June, Barrow served aboard the USS Claxton (DD-571). Barrow was assigned to a 40-millimeter gun and served as a deckhand. They went to the Solomon Islands, escorting other ships and the old USS Mississippi (BB-41). He discusses life aboard the Claxton, and his initiation experiences crossing the equator. They participated in the Battle of Peleliu and the Battle of Leyte Gulf in 1944. Barrow was discharged in February of 1945.

This is a study on the effects of the Mississippi river on the biogeochemical processes in the Gulf of Mexico.

Office memorandum addressed to John H. Slate, City Archivist. The memorandum states that photographic prints are being transferred to the Dallas Municipal Archives.

A comprehensive study and evaluation made by an independent firm, Delehanty Consulting LLC, of lottery security including computer security, systems security, and all aspects of lottery security for the Texas Lottery Commission.

Summary describing the work completed at Eastern Research Group, Inc. for 'MAG-PLAN Modification: Gulf of Mexico Data Collection, Streamlining, Testing and Repair of OCS Economic Impact Model.'. It includes background information on the project funding and sponsorship, goals, methodology, and findings.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Irving Butler. Butler joined the Navy in October of 1942. He completed Aviation Mechanic School in Memphis, Tennessee, and Gunnery School in Jacksonville, Florida. He was trained as an Air Crewman. In September of 1943 he went to Tarawa, Makin and Guam aboard the USS Enterprise (CV-6). He was made Second Class and placed in charge of 62 men going to the Admiralty Islands. He was later assigned to USS Saginaw Bay (CVE-82) as a gunner in a torpedo plane. He was in Composite Squadron 787 (VC-78). Butler went through 14 battles. He remained in the reserves 2 years after the war ended.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Lamartine James. James enlisted in the Army in October of 1944. He went to Camp Wheeler in Georgia for infantry basic training. He went to Camp Stoneman in California where he was shipped out on the USS General John Pope (AP-110). They went to Manila, Philippines in March of 1945, and he describes his combat experiences there. James was assigned to the 161st Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. He was in K Company in the 3rd Battalion. He provides detail on transporting Japanese prisoners. From there he went to the occupation in Koromo, Japan, and his job was to dismantle old Japanese Navy planes. Additionally, he transported Koreans from Japan back to Korea. He was discharged in October of 1945.

Advertisement for Ken's Toy and Book Drive benefiting Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, December 6, 2012. In the ad, it states that Kenneth Helfman is turning 75 and would like for his friends and family to donate unwrapped toys or books for children.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with William Lindsey. Lindsey provides background on his family’s history. He completed a Civilian Pilot Training program in Monticello, Arkansas. He began flying school in February of 1941, training in San Angelo, Barksdale and Great Falls, Montana. The US Army Air Corps accepted him in the 41G Class. He became a Ferry Pilot, working with Jimmy Doolittle’s organization in Pendleton, Oregon, practicing take-offs in B-25s to bomb Japan. He ferried planes in 1942 out of Long Beach, and then Great Falls. He participated in the China Burma India Theater in 1945 and flying The Hump. He traveled several times to Japan. Lindsey provides much detail on flying various types of aircraft and life overseas. He was discharged in December of 1945 and remained in the inactive reserves until 1959.

Summary describing the work completed at Louisiana State University for 'A Study of Long-term Trends in Environmental Parameters along the LA/MS OCS Using Remote-Sensing Data.' It includes background information on the project funding and sponsorship, goals, methodology, and findings.

News release about DART transportation to the 2013 Heart of Dallas Bowl football game between Purdue University and Oklahoma State University.

News release about DART's adjusted service schedule in observance of the Christmas holiday.

News release about DART's adjusted service schedule in observance of the New Year's holiday.

News release about DART's end-of-the-year charity drives.

News release about the opening of two more DART light rail segments and the agency's plan to connect directly to DFW International Airport.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Jack Merrick. Merrick joined the Air Force Reserves. By 1942 he had earned his pilot license and completed two civilian pilot training courses. He graduated as a flight officer from the glider pilot program in Lubbock, Texas in May of 1943. Merrick was assigned to the 437th Troop Carrier Group and the 84th Squadron. In January of 1944 he was shipped to England and provides details of his experiences there and additional training. In June of 1944 his outfit participated in D-Day. He also participated in Operation Market Garden in September of 1944. He served as a glider pilot during the war and provides detail of his experiences through these events. He returned to the U.S. in July of 1945.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Ida Paxton. Paxton was raised in the Dust Bowl and educated in a one-room schoolhouse. When the war began, her mother sought permission of the ration board to acquire new shoes for the growing children in her family. Paxton left school in the ninth grade and worked at a drugstore soda fountain. At 17 she became engaged to a young soldier who was home on leave. She went with him to Oakland, where he was stationed, and got a job at the Emeryville Ordnance Depot. There she drove all sorts of Army vehicles, from DUKWs to half-tracks, taking them to their ports of embarkation. Soon after marrying, her husband deployed to the Pacific, corresponding in code so that Paxton could follow his wartime experiences. She also drove military vehicles in war bond rallies, V-J Day parades, and the celebration of General Wainwright's homecoming. Immediately after the surrender, her unit worked for 30 days straight, often until midnight, preparing vehicles for the occupation forces. Afterwards, she transported longshoremen from place to place, until her husband returned in November 1945.

This guide explains the requirements and processes for participating in the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality's Regulatory Flexibility Program.

Explanation of policies surrounding storage of used or scrap tires.

This document provides information on requirements for the use, manifests, and storage of used and scrap tires.

This report outlines the goals of the Texas Emission Reduction Plan in order to ensure that the air in the state is safe to breathe and meets minimum federal standards established under the Federal Clean Air Act, to develop multi-pollutant approaches to solving the state's environmental problems, and to adequately fund research and development that will make the state a leader in new technologies that can solve the state's environmental problems while creating new business and industry in the state.

This document is a listing of relative license or permit requirements for the producing, bottling, shipping, selling, and serving of wine in several states including Texas.

Document containing information about Bobby Ray King, and photographs from a memorial service held by the TXSSAR on December 7, 2012.

Document containing photographs from the Plano Early Lions Club Annual Christmas Parade on December 8, 2012.